Jonathan Anderson steps in as Dior's new creative director following Maria Grazia Chiuri's exit
Christian Dior has appointed Jonathan Anderson as its new creative director, overseeing women's, men's, and haute couture lines, succeeding Maria Grazia Chiuri. Anderson's debut collection is slated for the Men's Summer 2026 show in Paris. His appointment follows his departure from Loewe, signaling a potential shift in Dior's design direction, blending heritage with contemporary innovation.
In a defining moment for the French fashion landscape, Christian Dior has ushered in a new era of design leadership. After nearly a decade at the creative helm of Dior's womenswear division, Maria Grazia Chiuri has officially stepped down, making room for a fresh perspective.
The House has named Jonathan Anderson as its new creative director, a role that will now span across Dior's women's, men's, and haute couture lines.
The news, which many insiders had been expecting, was confirmed by Dior on Instagram. The announcement featured a poised portrait of Anderson alongside the caption: 'Dior is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Anderson as Creative Director of women's, men's, and haute couture collections of the House.
Jonathan Anderson will present his first collection, Dior Men Summer 2026, in Paris on June 27, 2025.'
For Anderson, the appointment marks a monumental moment in his career and one that aligns with his long-standing admiration for the historic brand. Reflecting on the opportunity, he shared: 'It is a great honour to join the House of Dior as Creative Director of both women's and men's collections. I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House, its depth, and empathy.
I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story.
' He also expressed gratitude to LVMH executives Bernard Arnault and Delphine Arnault for their support and belief in his creative journey.
Anderson's first official outing for Dior is slated for the Men's Summer 2026 show, scheduled for June 27 during Paris Fashion Week. The collection is expected to be closely watched, not only as his Dior debut but also as a signal of the direction he intends to take the house in.
Chiuri's departure marks the end of a transformative chapter at Dior. Over her nine-year tenure, she redefined the maison's feminist narrative, spotlighted female creatives, and seamlessly merged contemporary sensibilities with traditional craftsmanship. Her Cruise 2026 show in Rome, an opulent fusion of couture and ready-to-wear, served as her final bow, one that elegantly summarised her legacy.
For fashion watchers, Anderson's elevation to this role was less of a shock and more of an anticipated reveal.
His recent, discreet exit from Loewe, where he spent more than a decade turning the Spanish heritage brand into a powerhouse of modern design, had already sparked speculation. Known for his cerebral yet wearable aesthetic, Anderson has long been a tastemaker with a distinct point of view, a quality Dior appears eager to harness.
With his arrival, all eyes are now on how Dior will evolve. Will Anderson maintain the poetic romanticism that Chiuri championed, or will he usher in a more experimental, sculptural design ethos akin to his work at JW Anderson and Loewe?
Either way, a bold new chapter begins for Dior - one that blends the legacy of Parisian haute couture with the contemporary edge of one of Britain's most inventive fashion minds.
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